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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.36, 1,393.71 and 788.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.36, 1,393.71 and 788.95 is: 1,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.36 : 1,393.71 = 788.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.36/1,393.71 = 788.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.36x = 1,393.71 × 788.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.36x = 1,099,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,567.50/1,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.37

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